Latest from Far North District

Owner says Covid-infected Auckland truck driver visited Northland store

Owner of Steve Taylor Tyres says a positive case visited the Kamo store over the weekend.

19 close contacts now linked to Northland case

Northland moved into level 3 after an Auckland Covid-19 case visited the region.

'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert

It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.

Live: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border

Winston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.

PM: 'Large gaps' in women's movements but no evidence of gang link

Ardern denies claims the Government is withholding information on the Northland case.

Northland DoC campsite, dairy and hotel new locations of interest

It is believed a contact of the Covid-positive case visited the site between October 3-5.

Five iwi checkpoints planned across Northland

The Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.

Ministry of Health urges Northlanders to keep eyes on locations of interest

Northlanders have spent 19 hours waiting to see if they had potentially been exposed.

Anti-vaccination GPs hindering Northland rollout

NZ Medical Council wouldn't comment if anti-vax health practitioners under investigation.

Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher

Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.

I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray

Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.

Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community

Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.

Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town

A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.

The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?

How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?

Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination

Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.

Man pleads guilty to 23 charges of sexual offending against boys

Northland man pleads guilty to offending in Northland and the South Island.

Boy, 15, charged with murder of 62-year-old man

Police say victim, a 62-year-old man from Ōkaihau, was a much-loved member of his family.

Officials say little risk from woman who visited Kaitaia and later tested positive for Covid in Auckland

Little risk after woman who tested positive for Covid in Auckland earlier visited Kaitaia